PN 105B - Practical Nursing I

1. Demonstrate competency in performing safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for the adult and older adult patients with common health alterations within the scope of practice of a Practical Nurse.
2. Use critical thinking skills in formulating a plan of care for adults and older adult patients with common health alterations in a variety of settings.
3. Identify opportunities for quality improvement processes, and discuss how it relates to improving care of adults and older adults.
4. Apply foundational knowledge of the communication process when collaborating with health care professionals and providing care to the adult and older adult patients. (Human Relations)
5. Develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of adults and older adult patients throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process.
6. Use information management systems and patient care technology with the intent to communicate, update knowledge or patient information, avoid errors, and support decision making in the care of the adult and older adult patient.